The Conservative Party says New Zealand should make use of its own fossil fuels and minerals, including having its own oil refinery. They want fewer and less burdensome regulations overall, and smaller government. They list conservation as a principle but do not describe specific climate targets or emissions policies.
“Make use of New Zealand fossil fuels and minerals (including our own oil refinery).”
“Fewer and less burdensome regulations.”
“Conservation.”
Summarised neutrally from Conservative Party NZ’s own official policy (as at 2026-07-16) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Climate →
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